Spaces are filling quickly for Summer 2018 faculty-led study abroad programs. Admissions are rolling so don’t delay and apply today! Click the links below for full program details. Communication and Global Competence in Barcelona, Spain Culture and Psychology: South Africa from a Psychological Perspective (program full) Education, Ethics, and Change in China Environmental Education and Service […]
Support Transfer Students through the Transfer Mentor Program!
The Transfer Mentor Program (TMP) has had a record number of students interested in receiving a mentor for the Spring 2018 semester! To fulfill this demand, we need the help of both faculty and staff mentors! The Transfer Mentor Program is designed to provide incoming transfer students with support in their career and academic development. […]
Food Insecurity and FoodShare Information
There are two initiatives to address food insecurity on our campus: Food Insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. The Food Insecurity Support Fund was created to address the immediate need of students experiencing food insecurity. Christina Olstad serves as the Program Manager […]
University Business Certificate
Are you working on completing the University Business Certificate? The workshop Business Travel for the TU Employee is being offered on February 9, 2:00 – 4:00 pm., in the Administration Building, AD120. This workshop is required for the University Business Certificate, and covers travel planning ideas, plus the most current university business travel practices. It […]
Registration Open: Quality Matters Conference at Towson 3/23
March 23, 2018 TU’s West Village Commons Join your colleagues at TU and in the Mid-Atlantic region for Quality Matters (QM) Regional Conference East. The QM organization is a non-profit organization that has developed a rubric of standards to evaluate the design of online and blended coursework. As well, QM has designed a faculty-driven peer […]
External (outdoor) voice emergency system test next week
The Office of Public Safety will conduct a test of the university’s external (outdoor) voice emergency system at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018. The test should last no more than a few minutes. It will consist of multiple alert tones as well as messages that indicate this is only a test and the test […]
Benefits Bulletin: Pension System now offers Pre-Retirement Webinars
Members of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System can now participate in an hour webinar to learn more about retirement eligibility and their retirement benefits. The webinars are offered monthly to members of the following pension systems – Teachers’, Employees’, and LEOPS. Visit Pre-Retirement Webinars for more information.
Reminder for Supervisors and Hiring Managers
You are a diverse individual with unique perspectives, and Towson University appreciates your energy and commitment to going the extra mile in supporting the university’s success! If you are a supervisor, a hiring manager or a search committee chairperson with responsibility for oversight of a search process, maintaining an open mind is essential. Assist others […]
MyOSPR Training for FDRC Grant Applicants
Come learn how to navigate desktop grant software, MyOSPR, with a member of the OSPR Pre-Award Team on Wednesday, January 24th! Faculty are required to attend one (1) training session in order to be eligible to apply for a Faculty Development and Research Grant Award. Please register for a training session here.
Opportunities for Adults with Autism: Learn about TU’s Hussman Center for Adults with Autism!
Do you know the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism: Offers programs in fitness, art, cooking, and other activities? Provides opportunities to enhance skills needed for work? Supports further development of social communication and team work skills? Includes Towson University students as peer mentors in the programs? Next Information Meetings: Monday, January 29, 2018 5:00 […]
Benefits Bulletin: Rewards for Participating in Voluntary Wellness Program
As a reminder, faculty, staff, and spouses enrolled in a state of Maryland medical plan, that completed wellness activities in 2017, will enjoy wellness rewards through December 31, 2018. If you are enrolled in a medical plan and did not complete wellness activities in 2017, it is not too late to participate and earn your […]
11th Annual WAMMfest
Please join us on February 23rd and 24th in Van Bokkelen Rm. 204 for the 11th International Women and Minorities in Media Festival (WAMMfest), presented by Towson University’s Department of Electronic Media and Film. WAMMFest’s mission is to promote and celebrate inclusive films, media, and filmmakers from all categories of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age. 2 days, 50+ […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Dr. Rajeev Walia (Lecturer, Mathematics) won a 2018 OAI Innovation in Teaching Award for his project, “MEGA (Math Engagement Gaming Application).” This award honors faculty who have implemented outstanding innovative teaching approaches shown to increase student learning and success. A description of this winning project can be found on the award website. Dr. Jessica A. […]
Register now for Towson University Graduate Studies
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Register now for Towson University Graduate Studies Open House on Saturday March 10, 10am-12pm! Speak with graduate program representatives, current graduate students, University Admissions staff, and other university representatives. Master your career with a degree from Towson University! Learn how a graduate degree from Towson University […]
Parking Information for Spring 2018 Move-In
As we prepare for the beginning of the Spring, 2018 semester, there will be increased pedestrian traffic near and around the residence halls as students move in. Please abide by the guidelines below for Spring Move-In. Official Move-In Days – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 & Sunday, January 28, 2018. Parking permits are […]
Kevin Ryan Scholarship Offered for Students with Scouting Background – Deadline February 12
Application for the Kevin Ryan 2018 – 2019 The Kevin Ryan’s Gift Endowed Scholarship was established as a living memorial by the family and community of former Boy Scout, Kevin Ryan. Kevin was a freshman attending Towson University when he was killed by a drunk driver on October 14, 2007. The scholarship will be awarded […]
Summer Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
Spaces are filling quickly for Summer 2018 faculty-led study abroad programs. Admissions are rolling so don’t delay and apply today! Click the links below for full program details. Communication and Global Competence in Barcelona, Spain Culture and Psychology: South Africa from a Psychological Perspective (program full) Education, Ethics, and Change in China Environmental Education and Service […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window: extended hours reminder
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will perform system maintenance on Sunday January 21, from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. The following services will be offline during the maintenance window: PeopleSoft Campus Solutions/Towson Online Services PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) MyTU Mobile When maintenance is complete, posts will be made to the OTS Alerts website http://alerts.towson.edu and twitter @OTSAlerts. […]
IRB Standard Applications Due Tomorrow!
The IRB would like to remind TU researchers that the first deadline for submitting Standard or Full Board applications is TOMORROW, January 19th! Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM in order to receive review comments by February 16th. All elements of your application must be submitted in full in order to be processed and […]
January 17 – Administrative Leave Granted for Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, Towson University was closed from 6:00 am until 9:00 am on Wednesday, January 17. Employees who were not already on leave, or were not scheduled to take leave during this period, record administrative leave on their time sheet. The administrative leave corresponds with the actual hours they would have been scheduled […]
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